Chapter 120 Adrenal Glands Flashcards
1
Q
What are the basic roles of the adrenal cortex vs medulla
A
Adrenal cortex - produces endocrine hormones
Adrenal medulla - releases catecholamines
2
Q
What are the three zones in the adrenal cortex and what do they each produce
A
Outer Zona Glomerulosa – Mineralocorticoids
Central Zona Fasciculata – Glucocorticoids
Inner Zona Reticularis – Sex steroids
3
Q
What is the normal catecholamine ratio released in dogs and cats
A
70% epinephrine and 30% norepinephrine in cats
60% epinephrine and 40% norepinephrine in dogs
4
Q
Moa of hypercoagulability in HAC patients
A
Increased cortisol stimulates synthesis of vWf, factor III, and fibrinogen favoring clot formation
